Featured Memphis Music Stories

 

Meet the 5 Artists Traveling to Toronto for Music Export Memphis’ NXNE Showcase

On June 12, Music Export Memphis will be heading to the Great White North (Toronto, to be exact) for this […]

 

On New Album “Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace,” Memphis Rapper Lukah Finds Peace Through Nature and Community

Story by Ezra Wheeler Photos by Shane Smith Lukah, the South Memphis rapper with a rapidly growing profile, seems to […]

 

Chris Milam Reflects On Adolescence On His Rocking Forthcoming Album “Orchid South”

By Ezra Wheeler Acclaimed Memphis singer-songwriter Chris Milam is back with a new single, the title track from his forthcoming […]

 

Armed with Infectious Optimism and an Eclectic Range, Life’s Luckii is Ready for the Limelight

By Katie Kelly Life’s Luckii and I are sitting at a table in Crosstown one afternoon. In the middle of […]

 

WAMM in Rotation: 5 New Songs for February ’24

Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting […]

 

10 Memphis Love Songs for Your Valentine’s Playlist

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought we’d provide you with a playlist of some of the city’s […]

 

WAMM in Rotation: 5 New Songs for January ’24

Memphis music is truly unstoppable, and each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 standout […]

 

“I Felt It Was Time For Me To Say Something”: Lawrence Matthews on His Return To the Stage, His New Music, and the End of Don Lifted

Story by Katie Kelly Cover photo by Ahmad George In September 2022, Lawrence Matthews performed his last public show as […]

 

Memphis Musicians Reflect on ’23, Look Ahead to ’24

As we embark on a new year, we decided to look both backwards and forwards with a handful of some […]

 

WAMM in Rotation: 5 Homegrown Holiday Songs for Your Playlist

We’ve been bringing you 5 new projects from Memphis artists each month but this month, we decided to switch it […]

 

Your 2023 Live Music Holiday Guide

Ready or not, the holiday season is now upon us, which means the inescapable sounds of Bing Crosby and Mariah […]

 

Following Life-Altering Injury, Musician Healy is Ready to Embrace the Unknown

By Katie Kelly Growlers in Midtown Memphis is packed. Overflowing really. There are people in groups in the parking lot […]

Memphis ranks above D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia and more in list of Top Metros in the U.S.
Memphis ranks above D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia and more in list of Top Metros in the U.S.

Memphis is making waves in the economic scene, outpacing cities like Chicago and St. Louis in a recent ranking of […]

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WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for May ’24
WAMM in Rotation: 5 Songs for May ’24

Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting […]

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Grabbing Dinner in Memphis: 10 Local Spots You’ll Want to Try
Grabbing Dinner in Memphis: 10 Local Spots You’ll Want to Try

The 901 has a ton of local restaurants that are changing the game. With summer right around the corner, it’s […]

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